Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

APRIL 4, 2020

INDUSTRY

Financial Advisory Firms Eyeing Government’s Loan Assistance Program

Lenders to RIAs are scrambling to make sense of the requirements as advisory firms have an opportunity to take advantage of a forgivable loan program designed to help them meet payroll during the economic fallout.  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

SEC Holds Firm on June 30 Reg BI Implementation Date

The SEC's work over the past 10 months with broker/dealers, advisors and regulatory agencies has prepared everyone for compliance by the end of June, Chairman Jay Clayton said today.

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CLIENT RELATIONS

Advisors to Doctors Face Unique Challenges

Physician clients are taking a unique hit during the national pandemic. Many not on the front lines of the crisis have seen their income plummet. Advisors to this niche are advising a cautious approach to their financial plans.

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CAREERS

How to Make the Most of this Nationwide Timeout

Although the game of life feels like it’s been put on hold, there are things we can be doing to make the most of our time.  

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TECHNOLOGY

Advisors’ Rebalancing Tech Being Put to the Test

Responding to client portfolios knocked out of whack by the market’s roller coaster ride has been more of a stressor for many firms than communicating with angst-ridden clients.  

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HIGH NET WORTH

Positive Planning Strategies in a Post-COVID-19 World

Several techniques that are particularly attractive during challenging times.  

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PEOPLE

Advisors Need a Break Too. Here Are the Apps, Shows and Projects Advisors Are Engaged With in Self-Quarantine

From Netflix to raising pets, advisors are trying to strike a balance between working hard for their clients and finding time to refresh. Here are how some are coping.    

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INDUSTRY

Creative Planning Grows in Crisis

Peter Mallouk’s firm took in $500 million in net new assets, and over a hundred new clients, during the past few weeks. “It’s been our best month in a long time.”

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TECHNOLOGY

Stop Using Zoom, Says Former NSA Hacker

Two more Zoom vulnerabilities were revealed in the researcher's blog. "Perhaps stop using Zoom," he says.

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MARKETING

Advisors, Your COIs Need You Too Right Now

It is during times like this that loyal professional relationships can be cemented for the long term or completely destroyed. Here is what lawyers and accountants are hearing from their clients in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.  

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